Gesellschaft für Inklusion

What Gesellschaft für Inklusion does

Gesellschaft für Inklusion (GFI) is a privately held German social enterprise, founded in 2020 in Sankt Augustin and operating under the holding entity EAS Holding GmbH (Karlsruhe/Mannheim). The company delivers statutory social services across four federal states (Nordrhein-Westfalen, Baden-Württemberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Hessen) through a network of nine standorte organized into regional subsidiaries (GFI-Rheinland, GFI-Baden, GFI-Rhein-Main, GFI-Rhein-Neckar). The service portfolio centers on inclusion assistance in schools and kindergartens (Schulbegleitung/Kitassistenz), ambulatory child welfare assistance under §31 SGB VIII, family relief services (FED) under §39/§45b SGB XI, assisted living for adults under §78 SGB IX, and — more recently — autism therapy at the Mannheim location.

GFI's underlying "technology" is a human-services delivery model rather than a software platform: services are provided by trained assistants and therapists at client locations (schools, Kitas, family homes). The organization complements delivery with the GFI-Akademie, an AZAV-certified online training platform launched in April 2024 that delivers 120+ hours of digital curriculum for school companions, creating an internal pipeline for the company's own staffing needs.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through publicly funded reimbursement streams, primarily statutory social insurance (SGB VIII, SGB IX, SGB XI) routed via municipal youth welfare offices (Jugendamt) and integration assistance providers (Eingliederungshilfeträger). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined through individual needs assessments. The go-to-market is referral-driven: Jugendämter, schools, kindergartens, and parent networks route cases to GFI. The company reports no external institutional investors or PE backing; ownership is concentrated with co-founders Simon Odenwald and Timo Ivan.

Name

Gesellschaft für Inklusion

Legal name

Gesellschaft für Inklusion (operated by EAS Holding GmbH)

Website

https://gesellschaft-fuer-inklusion.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gesellschaft für Inklusion is a German social enterprise founded in 2020 that delivers publicly funded inclusion assistance, child welfare, and disability support services across four states via nine regional standorte, serving children, families, and adults with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services for Disability Inclusion

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Assistance (624), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAAAIAM

Therapy-Integrated Childcare Support (coordination with OT/PT/SLP/ABA)

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

SECONDARYHSAAAIAA

Autism (ASD) Support Childcare

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

SECONDARYEDACAFAL

Assistive Technology & AAC for Young Children

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention & Developmental Services (0–5)

SECONDARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

Keywords

• Social services assistance
• Disability inclusion services
• School accompaniment support
• Family relief services
• Child welfare assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Social Services Funding: Services funded through statutory social insurance (SGB VIII, SGB IX, SGB XI). Youth welfare office (Jugendamt) and integration assistance providers (Eingliederungshilfeträger) fund services including school assistance, family assistance, and disability support.
2. Entlastungsbetrag (Relief Amount): Family relief services (FED) funded through respite care (§ 39 SGB XI) and relief allowance (§ 45b SGB XI) for families with disabled children.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gesellschaft für Inklusion provides social services including school and kindergarten inclusion assistance for children with disabilities, ambulatory child welfare services (Hilfen zur Erziehung), family relief services (Familienentlastende Dienste), assisted living for adults with disabilities, and autism therapy. Services are delivered directly at client locations across nine offices in four German states, funded through statutory social insurance schemes (SGB VIII, SGB IX, SGB XI).

Product overview

Gesellschaft für Inklusion is a social services company offering inclusion assistance and support services across multiple German states (North Rhine-Westphalia, Baden-Württemberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, and Hessen). The core portfolio consists of five integrated service lines: (1) Schulbegleitung und Kitassistenz for children with disabilities in educational settings; (2) Ambulante Hilfen zur Erziehung (HZE) including social pedagogical family assistance and educational support; (3) Betreutes Wohnen for adults with disabilities; (4) Familienentlastende Dienste (FED) providing respite care; and (5) Autismustherapie at the Mannheim location. The GFI-Akademie serves as an educational platform complementing service delivery through AZAV-certified training programs for school companions, available online via akademie-der-gfi.de.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GFI-Akademie: Online training platform offering AZAV-certified professional development courses for school assistants, including 120 hours of video-based curriculum on inclusion assistance.

Products and services

• Schulbegleitung und Kitassistenz Inclusion assistance services for children and youth with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities in schools and day-care facilities (Kitas). Services include spatial orientation support, assistance during room transitions, and physical access to educational materials.
• Ambulante Hilfen zur Erziehung (HZE) Outpatient assistance enabling children and youth to remain in their familiar social environment. Services include educational support, crisis management, and assistance navigating official institutions under § 31 SGB VIII.
• Betreutes Wohnen Assisted living services for people with disabilities under § 78 SGB IX, providing support for daily living activities in their own apartments or chosen shared living arrangements.
• Familienentlastende Dienste (FED) Family relief services for families with disabled children, providing temporary care under § 39 SGB XI and § 45b SGB XI, creating respite for parents.
• Autismustherapie Autism therapy services offered at the Mannheim location through GFI-Autismus Therapie Zentrum, including specialized pedagogical support and intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
• GFI-Akademie - Zertifizierte Weiterbildung Schulbegleitung AZAV-certified online training and education platform offering professional development courses for school companions. Provides 120 hours of digital video content across three modules covering fundamentals, professional role, and specific disabilities. Accessible via akademie-der-gfi.de.
• Sozialpädagogische Familienhilfe Social pedagogical family assistance helping families with educational tasks, daily problem-solving, conflict resolution, and contact with authorities and institutions.
• Integrationsassistenz im Bonner Poolmodell Integration assistance in Bonn using a pool model approach, where assistants are shared among multiple students, providing flexible support in schools.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Burg NiederpleisminorOthersEvent venue used for employee introduction events and team building activities. Located in Sankt Augustin.
• Gleis 87, TroisdorfminorOthersEvent venue used for team events and celebrations. Located in Troisdorf.
• YangYogaminorOthersYoga school providing digital corporate yoga sessions for employee wellness during lockdown period.
• Tony AttwoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally recognized autism expert whose training and conferences contribute to staff education on autism spectrum disorders.
• Schools and Kindergartens (various)coreOthersEducational institutions where inclusion assistance services are delivered. Core service delivery partners.
• Youth Welfare Offices (Jugendamt)coreOthersGovernment funding bodies that authorize and fund child welfare and inclusion assistance services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Malteser: Catholic-affiliated welfare organization delivering youth services, inclusion assistance, and family relief programs across Germany. Comparable to GFI in mission and service mix, with established presence in multiple German states.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant welfare organization operating nationwide disability, youth, and family services including inclusion assistance and outpatient child welfare. Directly comparable service lines but with broader scope and longer-established municipal contracts.
• Der Paritätische Gesamtverband: Umbrella organization for non-confessional social services providers in Germany, with member organizations delivering inclusion assistance, child welfare, and family services. Comparable operating environment and funding relationships with Jugendamt and Eingliederungshilfeträger.
• AWO Bundesverband: Major welfare organization providing Jugendhilfe, Eingliederungshilfe, and family relief across Germany. Overlaps with GFI's HZE, FED, and inclusion assistance services but operates at significantly larger national scale.
• Caritas Deutschland: One of Germany's six major welfare organizations with nationwide coverage of child welfare, disability inclusion, and family services. Comparable as it provides Schulbegleitung, HZE, and Eingliederungshilfe services at scale, though as part of a broader portfolio.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: National welfare organization providing child and youth welfare, family assistance, and disability inclusion services. Comparable to GFI's HZE and inclusion assistance lines, with deeper regional presence in NRW and other GFI markets.

Direct peers

• Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe: Germany's largest advocacy and service provider for people with intellectual disabilities. Operates an extensive network of inclusion assistance, school accompaniment, assisted living, and family relief services nationwide, directly comparable to GFI's core disability services portfolio.
• Autismus Deutschland e.V. National association for autism spectrum disorders providing autism therapy, advocacy, and family support. Directly comparable to GFI's newly established Autismustherapie offering at Mannheim and the autism-specific training content within GFI-Akademie.

Others

• Special Olympics Deutschland: Disability inclusion organization primarily focused on sports and social participation for people with intellectual disabilities. Adjacent to GFI's inclusion mission and serves a related target population, though operating in sports and advocacy rather than service delivery.
• Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege: Consortium of Germany's six major welfare organizations (Caritas, Diakonie, AWO, Paritätischer, DRK, ZWST) that collectively shape federal policy on Eingliederungshilfe and Jugendhilfe. Indirectly comparable as the policy and contracting counterparty environment in which GFI operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xyoutube.com/channel/UC... (implied YouTube channel)
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@gesellschaftfuerinklusion
• Facebookfacebook.com/gesellschaftfuerinklusion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gesellschaft-f%C3%BCr-inklusion

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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